Kristin Chenoweth

Broadway musical star and television actress Kristin Chenoweth first wowed the theater world with her 1999 Tony-winning performance in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. " But it was her scene-stealin...
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The star was hospitalised in July (12) after she was struck by a falling piece of lighting equipment while filming the TV series, forcing her to bow out of her recurring role as a top political reporter.
But Chenoweth proved she is recovering well as she and castmate Alan Cumming got back to work on Friday (31Aug12).
In a post on Twitter.com, she writes, "I was able to go back and shoot a short scene with Alan Cumming on The Good Wife. Blessing!" and also shared a photo of her and co-star Josh Charles.
Charles was thrilled to reunite with the Broadway star, tweeting, "Having (Chenoweth) back with us today was absolutely the highlight of my day. Her talent, charm and warmth was inspiring," while Cumming called her a "bundle of light and love".

The singer/actress has been recuperating at her New York home ever since the accident in July (12), when she was hit by a falling piece of lighting equipment while shooting the TV series.
She was forced to bow out of her recurring role on The Good Wife as a result of her injuries, which have left her wearing a neck brace to aid her recovery, but now Chenoweth has set 10 September (12) as her comeback date.
She will join her pal Cooper to launch the revamped second season of his chat show, now titled Anderson Live.
Cooper's other guest co-hosts for the series include Kelly Osbourne, Goldie Hawn and Cyndi Lauper.

And as quickly as they began, the flame that kept lovers Aaron Sorkin and Kristin Davis all loved up, has (according to The Huffington Post) died. That's right! Summer lovin', happened so fast. And I bet these two crazy kids had themselves a blast, don't you think? So many dinners, so many Sorkinisms. But now that things have reportedly ended, Sorkin is left to his own devices to deal with the remnants of an old love. And what is a man like Sorkin, he of the romantic-comedy-disguised-as-popular-discourse television that we all know and love, to do? Why, do what he's done with many of the other ladies in his life, of course: make her a character on The Newsroom!
Wait, didn't you know this? Well, Sorkin is notorious for casting characters that are built off of (or an extreme version of) the women he's had in his life. Don't believe us? Well, remember the character Harriet Hayes (played by Sarah Paulson) from Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip? She was supposedly based on Sorkin's ex-girlfriend Kristin Chenoweth (Oh look, another Kristin!) And let's not forget Will McAvoy (aka Jeff Daniels)'s arch-nemesis (at least at first!) Nina Howard (played by Hope Davis) on The Newsroom. She was based on Sorkin ladyfriend Mandy Stadtmiller, who--at the time--was a writer at the New York Post. Gee, that doesn't sound familiar at all! Stadtmiller recently wrote about her experience over at xoJane, which I'm sure delighted ol' Aaron to bits and pieces.
In any event, we've come across a highly-top-secret, not-at-all-made-up-by-me-no-way (JK this is totally and completely made-up) casting notice for a character on season two of The Newsroom. Does it sound anything like Davis to you? Read on and see for yourself!
CASTING NOTICE - THE NEWSROOM
The cast of HBO's critically acclaimed drama from the mind of Aaron Sorkin, is extending its cast for season two. The part will have a multi-episode arc that involves a potential for romantic situations.
CHRISTINA RAVIS - Female, mid-40s, brunette, very beautiful. Actress needed for multi-episode arc on HBO's The Newsroom. The character Christina Ravis is an actress well-known for playing wound-up, well-to-do women. She also had previous work on a primetime soap opera. She is characterized by the attributes of her work-related roles. In real life, she is kind, sensual, loving and attentive, but also a rehabbed alcoholic. Christina is a single mother to an adopted daughter named Crystal, and also a fervent animal-rights activist. She has been overshadowed by her work on an iconic show from the last decade, and is trying to define herself outside of the role that made her famous without much success. Christina grew up in a southern city and has all the charm of a southern belle without actually being one. She will unexpectedly shake things up for Will McAvoy with their headline-making summer romance. However, Christina is also harpy and weak-willed when it comes to things she cannot control. Despite her money, success, and accolades from respected peers and critics regarding her work, has no self-confidence and is drawn to strong, heroic men to save her and educate her on how to handle certain situations (and technology), and explain why she is wrong sometimes (OK, most of the time). Experience on a HBO television program ideal but not mandatory. Willing to extensively monologue (potentially followed by pratfalls that completely nullify the aforementioned monologue's strength) is a must. Love of an old American ideal is required.
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The Glee star was hospitalised last month (Jul12) when she was hit by a falling piece of lighting equipment on the set of U.S. TV drama The Good Wife, prompting her to eventually pull out of the show.
Chenoweth, who has been wearing a neck brace to aid her recovery, began undergoing physical therapy last week (begs13Aug12) and Griffin decided to give the 44 year old reason to smile by keeping her company and lifting her spirits during a low-key girls' night on Tuesday.
The stars posted several photos of their get-together on Twitter.com, and in the snaps, Griffin can be seen bowing her head to pray for Chenoweth's recovery, as well as trying to "nurse her back to health" with a bottle of wine.
The two also strike a series of wacky poses and poke fun at Chenoweth's black eye, with the singer/actress acting as if she had just received a bruiser from Griffin. The pint-sized blonde jokingly tweeted, "She beat me up. @kathygriffin".
The Broadway rivals then pretended to fight over Chenoweth's Tony Award, which she won for her stage turn in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

You know that video that went around a few months ago where Dax Shepard presented Kristen Bell a sloth for a little birthday cuddle and she promptly had an adorable crying fit? Instead of catching Hit and Run you're better off just watching that for 100 minutes interspersed with the car chase scenes from your favorite action movie.
Hit and Run stars the real-life couple as a Mutt and Jeff pair living in a small town in California. Annie (Bell) is a professor who's presented with the opportunity for a big city gig at Stanford. The catch is it's in Los Angeles — and her beloved Charlie (Shepard) can't leave the city. Charlie Bronson is in the Witness Protection Plan for testifying against his bank robbin' buddies after a heist gone awry. Charlie was merely the getaway driver so his hands are relatively clean but he's on his former best friend's sh*tlist for ratting them out. Plus Annie's ex Gil (Michael Rosenbaum) is obsessed with winning her back. Add in prison rape jokes Bradley Cooper with a terrible wig of white boy dreads and Tom Arnold as That Guy the annoyingly goofy Federal Marshall assigned to protect Charlie and who only succeeds in crashing his car and discharging his gun and you've got a headache of a movie.
Besides its uncomfortably lingering jabs at prison Hit and Run boasts a number of distasteful attempts at humor. It's possible to make almost anything funny but you must have talent to do it. This is not the case here. Kristin Chenoweth has a small part as Debbie Annie's boss who encourages Annie to take the job because she deserves it. Debbie doesn't because she got trashed a lot in college was date raped had an abortion and went to a state school. There's another running joke about a Grindr-like app and a gay cop — because it's funny for a cop to be gay. The characters keep accidentally barging into a hotel room full of swingers that are of various ages and body types because God forbid people who don't look like Bell or Shepard have sex.
The only enjoyable aspect of the movie is the chemistry between Shepard and Bell although one could hazard a guess that their little fights are based on real-life tiffs. (Based on the movie's sensibilities it wouldn't be a far reach to imagine that Bell probably did have to teach Shepard why it wasn't okay to say things were "gay" instead of just uncool.) Their arguments about the present moment versus the past are interesting enough but it seems pretty dumb that she was fine with him being in protective custody for who-knows-what-crime only to suddenly freak out when she finds out what his crime really was or that he had a life before her (including a fiancée). How can she suddenly get mad at him for misrepresenting himself when she knew the whole time he was on the run from something? His new name is Charlie Bronson! Come on!
There are so many problems with this story so many moments that fall flat so many unfunny jokes beaten to death so many moments of fuzzy logic that it's confounding how it was actually made. Shepard wrote the screenplay and co-directed with David Palmer and it looks serviceable enough. But someone needs to get the lovable and lovely Kristen Bell a new agent… yesterday.

The tragic and shocking passing of acclaimed director Tony Scott (Top Gun, True Romance, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, Man on Fire) has left Hollywood in a state of disbelief and mourning. The 68-year-old, whose illustrious career included producer on films like Prometheus and The Grey and executive producer on shows such as The Good Wife and Numb3rs, died Sunday when he fatally jumped "without hesitation" off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, Calif. He reportedly left a suicide note at his office. (Latest reports reveal that the filmmaker suffered from inoperable brain cancer prior to his suicide.) Scott, brother of fellow legendary director Ridley Scott, is survived by wife and their two young sons.
While so many have struggled to find the right words to comprehend his passing and pay tribute to his impact on Hollywood, some of Scott's friends, colleagues, and admirers have given statements and others took to their Twitter to express their feelings on the news.
In a statement released to Hollywood.com, Oscar winner Denzel Washington, who worked with Scott on five projects, including his last film Unstoppable said, "Tony Scott was a great director, a genuine friend and it is unfathomable to think that he is now gone. He had a tremendous passion for life and for the art of filmmaking and was able to share this passion with all of us through his cinematic brilliance. My family sends their prayers and deepest condolences to the entire Scott family."
According to E!, Top Gun star Tom Cruise said in a statement, "Tony was my dear friend and I will really miss him. He was a creative visionary whose mark on film is immeasurable. My deepest sorrow and thoughts are with his family at this time." Nicole Kidman, who worked with Cruise and Scott on Days of Thunder stated, "I'm so so sad. I loved Tony and he was always so good to me. He will be deeply missed by so many of us that knew him."
You can read a sampling of what Hollywood had to say on Twitter below.
Love ya Tony, always have, always will— Christian Slater (@ChristianSlate4) August 20, 2012
No more Tony Scott movies. Tragic day— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) August 20, 2012
RIP Tony. You were the kindest film director I ever worked for. You will be missed. ow.ly/d5Ngo— Val Kilmer (@ValEKilmer) August 20, 2012
There hasnt been 1 day since it came out that some1 doesnt say to me"I love #TrueRomance" Tony Scott was a sweet enthusiastic &amp; lovin man— Michael Rapaport (@MichaelRapaport) August 20, 2012
Tony Scott. Damn. Great knowing you, buddy. Thanks for the inspiration, advice, encouragement, and the decades of great entertainment.— Robert Rodriguez (@Rodriguez) August 20, 2012
So sad to hear the news about Tony Scott. His movies made growing up more fun for me. My prayers and condolences to the Scott family.— Justin Timberlake(@jtimberlake) August 20, 2012
I'm deeply shocked and saddened by the news of Tony Scott's death and my thoughts and prayers are with his family tonight.— Josh Charles (@MrJoshCharles) August 20, 2012
Such sad news about Tony Scott. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.— Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau) August 20, 2012
Deeply saddened to hear the news about Tony Scott. A fine film-maker and the most charming, modest man.— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) August 20, 2012
So very, very sorry to hear of the death of Tony Scott. A terrible, terrible loss of a truly talented, brilliant man.— Martha Plimpton (@MarthaPlimpton) August 20, 2012
Awww Tony.Wish you had felt there was a way to keep going.What a sad waste.My thoughts go out to his wife and beautiful children.— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) August 20, 2012
RIP Tony Scott. Damn. He was a huge inspiration. Very sad.— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 20, 2012
Saddened by the death of Tony Scott. A wonderful film maker and a funny, sweet guy. My condolences to his family.— Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) August 20, 2012
The death of Tony Scott is shocking and saddening. He was an inspired craftsman.— Roger Ebert (@ebertchicago) August 20, 2012
So sorry to hear of Tony Scott's passing. Such a sad loss. Condolences to his family, friends and fans of his films.— yvette nicole brown (@yvettenbrown) August 20, 2012
Collaborating with the great Tony Scott was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. My thoughts are with his family tonight.— Richard Kelly (@JRichardKelly) August 20, 2012
Devastated by the death of Tony Scott. Just watched True Romance 1 of my top 5 fav movies ever a few nights ago. #RIP— Dane Cook (@danecook) August 20, 2012
I've been extremely fortunate in my career. A career I wouldn't have without Tony Scott's persistence, love and relentless support.— Joe Carnahan (@carnojoe) August 20, 2012
Taking a moment to reflect on Tony Scott's life &amp; work! My sympathies to his family. Feeling the loss!— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) August 20, 2012
My heart stopped when I heard of the tragic death of 1 of r most inspiring directors, Tony Scott. Rest In Peace Tony. U will be missd so...— Adam Shankman (@adammshankman) August 20, 2012
Tony Scott was incredibly encouraging to me at an early stage of my career. He was generous, gregarious &amp; immensely talented. Sadness.— mark romanek (@markromanek) August 20, 2012
True Romance. The scene with Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper in a Detroit railyard is a classic. RIP Tony Scott.— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) August 20, 2012
Tony Scott director of my favorite movie man on fire." I wish you had moretime "— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) August 20, 2012
So sad to hear about Tony Scott. A master of grand action, nail biting pace and atmosphere. A real loss to film making.— Simon Pegg (@simonpegg) August 20, 2012
It's bittersweet to see the overwhelming praise for Tony Scott's work today. It's very much deserved, but sad he didn't hear it for himself.— edgarwright (@edgarwright) August 20, 2012
#RIPTONYSCOTTBig fan. Thank you for all of your movies. Sad day.— Peter Facinelli (@peterfacinelli) August 20, 2012
Tony Scott, rest in peace. How horribly sad.— Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) August 20, 2012
RIP Tony Scott. Never knew him but always heard nothing but great things about him and I loved his films. Terrible loss for cinema.— Eli Roth (@eliroth) August 20, 2012
Rest in Peace...Tony Scott— Dylan McDermott (@DylanMcDermott) August 20, 2012
Just so sad about Tony Scott. R.I.P.— David Boreanaz (@David_Boreanaz) August 20, 2012
Two of my favorite movies of all time, "true romance" and "the hunger" #RIPTONYSCOTT— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) August 20, 2012
Shocked.Tony Scott is a legend.Tragic and sad day.Thoughts and prayers for his family.— Marc Webb (@MarcW) August 20, 2012
RIP mr. Tony Scott. :(— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) August 20, 2012
"I make a movie because it's something that inspires me" ~ Tony Scott 6/21/44 - 8/19/12 Your movies inspired me..— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 20, 2012
met tony scott once. thought we would meet again. saddened by news of his passing. grateful for the work he leaves behind. peace to you sir.— Zachary Quinto (@ZacharyQuinto) August 20, 2012
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The singer/actress was hospitalised last month (Jul12) when she was hit by a falling piece of lighting equipment on the set of U.S. TV drama The Good Wife.
Chenoweth announced on Monday (13Aug12) she has quit the series as a result of ongoing complications from her injury, and she was spotted out in New York the following day wearing a neck brace as she headed to a medical centre for her "first day of physical therapy".
The actress then opted for an evening of rest after her session rather than heading to the West Coast for the red carpet launch of her new movie.
Her co-star Kristen Bell reached out to her injured pal on Twitter, writing, "Heading to the Hit and Run movie premier (sic) - wish you were here!!!!"
The blonde quickly replied, "I am in spirit. And so proud to be a part of this movie. Beyond happy! To all in the movie Hit and Run: wish I was at premiere tonight! Have fun!"

The singer/actress announced on Monday (13Aug12) that she had quit the TV series as a result of the ongoing complications resulting from a falling piece of lighting equipment, which struck her while shooting scenes in Brooklyn, New York on 11 July (12).
She said, "It is with deep regret (I have) to inform everyone that due to my injuries, I am unable to return to The Good Wife. (I'm) getting better slowly, and thank you everyone for your concern."
Chenoweth stepped out of her Big Apple home on Tuesday (14Aug12) wearing a neck brace as she headed to a medical treatment centre, and in a post on Twitter.com, she wrote, "First day of physical therapy: fun city."

The Glee star was admitted to hospital in New York on 11 July (12) after she was struck by a falling piece of lighting equipment while shooting scenes in Brooklyn.
She was discharged a day later and continued her recuperation at home, telling fans she was "doing better every day" during a Twitter.com update on 24 July (12).
However, Chenoweth is still yet to fully recover and she has been forced to pull out of her recurring role on the TV show as a result.
She tells People.com, "It is with deep regret (I have) to inform everyone that due to my injuries, I am unable to return to The Good Wife. (I'm) getting better slowly, and thank you everyone for your concern."
Chenoweth had been cast in a multi-arc storyline alongside series stars Julianna Margulies, Josh Charles and Chris Noth.

Following an equipment accident last month on the set of CBS's Julianna Margulies-led The Good Wife, Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth has announced that she will be leaving her recurring role on the upcoming fourth season of the legal drama.
"It is with deep regret to inform everyone that due to my injuries, I am unable to return to The Good Wife at this time," read a statement from Chenoweth sent to Hollywood.com. "Getting better slowly and thank you everyone for your concern.”
Chenoweth was injured on July 11 when a piece of lighting equipment fell onto her at the show's Brooklyn, N.Y., set. She was slated to recur as a political reporter on Season 4 of the CBS hit, but her appearance will now be limited to only the show's season premiere episode, which will air on Sept. 30.
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Made her foray into country pop music with her fourth album Some Lessons Learned

Landed first non-musical role on Broadway as the star of the comedy "Epic Proportions"

Co-starred with Leslie Bibb on the ABC series "GCB"

Played multiple roles in the off-Broadway musical "A New Brain"

Earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series for "Glee" (Fox)

Made her English National Opera debut as Cunegonde in Robert Carsen's new production of Leonard Bernstein's "Candide"

Made New York stage debut supporting Bill Irwin in a revival of Moliere's "Scapin"

Played a minister's wife in "Running with Scissors," based on the personal memoirs of Augusten Burroughs

Raised in Oklahoma

Released her debut album Let Yourself Go

Starred in the short-lived NBC mid-season replacement "Kristin"

Cast as the nefarious Lily Regis in the TV remake of the musical "Annie" (ABC)

Appeared opposite Kristen Bell and Bradley Cooper in action comedy "Hit and Run"

Cast as Olive Snook, a co-worker and neighbor of Ned's on ABC's "Pushing Daisies"; earned a 2008 Emmy nomination for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

After completing masters program at Oklahoma City University, was accepted for post-graduate study in voice at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia

Appeared in regional theater production "Babes in Arms"

Cast in the prequel to the 1964 Peter Sellers original film "The Pink Panther"

TV series debut with a supporting role on the AMC comedy-drama "Paramour"

Signed to play Brenda Blethyn's daughter on the CBS pilot "Seven Roses"

Began singing career while still in high school; planned to head to Nashville but family insisted she attend college

Co-starred in the Marc Forster comedy "Stranger Than Fiction"

Won the Miss Oklahoma City University title and was a runner-up in the 1991 Miss Oklahoma beauty pageant

While helping a friend move to NYC, auditioned for a production of "Animal Crackers" at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ; offered role; decided to abandon studies and pursue theatrical career

Breakthrough stage role as Sally Brown in the revised version of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

At age seven, began recording her singing voice on a portable tape recorder

Starred opposite Nicole Kidman as the nosey neighbor in the big-screen version of "Bewitched"

Cast in a recurring role on "The West Wing," (NBC) as the White House's new media consultant

Earned attention as Precious McGuire, half of a married couple participating in a dance marathon, in "Steel Pier"

Played Glinda the Good Witch in the award winning musical "Wicked"; received a Tony nomination for her performance

Was a finalist to star in "Annie"

Summary

Broadway musical star and television actress Kristin Chenoweth first wowed the theater world with her 1999 Tony-winning performance in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. " But it was her scene-stealing run in the musical hit "Wicked" that began her rise to fame. Though film studios squandered the tiny dynamo's boundless talents in broad-based duds like "Bewitched" (2005) and "Deck the Halls" (2006), Chenoweth was eventually recognized by television audiences for her charismatic and compelling performances on "The West Wing" (NBC, 1999-2006) and the quirky hit "Pushing Daisies" (ABC, 2007-09). Leaving no entertainment medium untapped, the blonde, bubbly Chenoweth released several albums of Broadway standards and contemporary Christian music, in addition to her recordings on cast albums and vocal appearances with the Metropolitan and Washington National operas. By the time she put her song-and-dance talents to good use on the hit musical drama, "Glee" (Fox, 2009- ), Chenoweth had established herself as a multifaceted performer worthy of public admiration.

Chenoweth appeared on Sorkin's series "The West Wing" (NBC); she was rumored to be inspiration for character of Harriet Hayes on "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" (NBC); No longer together

Education

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Sequoyah Middle School

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City University

Notes

"You know what I really like to read? Books about disaster, I love shows like 'Rescue 911'. My dream in life is to be in a 7-Eleven and to see someone I saw the night before on 'America's Most Wanted.' I want to find a fugitive." – Chenoweth quoted in The New York Times, March 5, 1999

"I walk into a room and all I see are butts." – Chenoweth referring to her height, which was just under five feet, to Esquire, March 2006

On July 11, 2012, Chenoweth was rushed to a hospital after she was injured on the Brooklyn set of "The Good Wife" (CBS). The actress was reportedly struck by a piece of lighting equipment and fell to the ground, smacking her head on the concrete. She was released from the hospital the following day.